The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Irishpilot · 07-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Thanks to all the help from you guys over the past year, I've got my truck's engine dialed in pretty well, and the airbag system working like it should. I took the truck last weekend to a car show and entered it just for the heck of it. It looks pretty rat-ish sitting next to the high-dollar rides, but it was fun!

Here is a pic on the way up, and a video of a pretty decent burnout!

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tcb-1 · 07-08-2009, 08:06 PM

love it! long, low, and lethal. me likey!!

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 09:58 PM

That thing looks sick! Long, low, and slo... well maybe not slow.

Nice work, I'm glad to see all the hard work pay off.

bigguy69 · 07-08-2009, 09:59 PM

it is purrfect!!

QKENUF4U · 07-08-2009, 10:05 PM

that was a good "peel out" honey.... nice man... cool ya got a woman that llikes that stuff too.....

young grasshoppa · 07-08-2009, 10:37 PM

Looks good! I like the color. You should add this to the slammed LWB thread so we can keep it alive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303807

**breeh** · 07-08-2009, 10:53 PM

Very cool! I love the 408 small block that I built for my Camaro too. I am a believer!

Billhilly · 07-08-2009, 11:08 PM

Great looking truck, must be good to get it sorted like you want. Cool video too!

Jerry Jones · 07-08-2009, 11:18 PM

That sounds real good! nice ride.

OARNGESI · 07-08-2009, 11:52 PM

Looks great as is

hbz usa brent · 07-09-2009, 01:19 AM

Your rig is lookin good!

Irishpilot · 07-09-2009, 09:57 AM

Thanks for all the positive comments! I will help keep the LWB slammed thread going.

I'm currently doing some work to the gauges and putting in a tach...always something more to work on!

weasel29gm · 07-09-2009, 04:29 PM

Thats not ''ratty'' Just stock rust!!!!. Park beside the high dollar rides and see what draws the most attention.

**michael bustamante** · 07-09-2009, 04:44 PM

nice lookin seat cover too

how about some pics of your bag set up?

Irishpilot · 07-10-2009, 09:33 AM

Here are some pics of the bag-install. I'll get some pics of the compressor and airtank today.

The truck didn't come with a front swaybar so I added it. It really improved the handeling...highly recommended!

bigguy69 · 07-10-2009, 10:01 AM

what kind of exhaust is on there?

rizdif · 07-10-2009, 10:08 AM

Howdy from just down the road a bit! I watched the video and was thinking that the mountains in the background looked like the Wasatch!

Nice ride.

**SactoJim** · 07-10-2009, 10:14 AM

Looks real good........like the Hopsters.

**michael bustamante** · 07-10-2009, 10:56 AM

did you use rear shock relocators and hows that adjustable panhard bar working for you? I have the same one (not installed yet) but Im thinking I might need the deluxe bar instead.

gopokes · 07-10-2009, 12:51 PM

Truck looks awesome! That is the stance I'm looking for in my truck. Didn't look like you had a notch in it from the pics, I was wondering if I would have to have one to get that low. Would you mind posting what all you used for the drop? Ole Blue is sitting way too high right now!

Irishpilot · 07-10-2009, 05:18 PM

Rizdif, I'll be at the Clinton car show tomorrow if you are interested. PM if you plan on going!

My exhaust is longtube Hedman headers, into a custom X-pipe then 2.5" pipes to Magnaflow mufflers. It gives it the deep retro mellow sound of the swingin' seventies! It's great under WOT, though.

For my front I have 2.5" drop spindles and the Air Ride bags. For the stance you see, I ride 80psi in the front. With that hardware, I can lay the front on the crossmember/headers.

The rear does not have a notch. I used the shock relocator, with the adjustable super trac bar (I recommend), the KYB shocks and the Firestone towing airbags. I ride 25 psi and it gives me about 2-2.5" of travel. I also removed the rear bumpstops.

Early Classics and GMC Paul were great help. I hope that answered some of your questions. I'll post some better pics tonight or tomorrow. My burnout broke one of my U-joints...if it ain't breakin' I'm not trying hard enough!

capev86 · 07-10-2009, 10:42 PM

that looks good.....a realistic sport truck stance......slammed vehicles with c-notches are just ridiculous...these are classic trucks, not some poor honda civic. the nice thing about the bags is you can pump them up when you need stock more ground clearance, hauling a load or trailer or want to fool the casual observer. you can also adjust the front to back to level it or pump up the back for the old school dragster theme! awesome setup!

RCbowtie69 · 07-11-2009, 08:15 AM

looking good

07-08-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! love it! long, low, and lethal. me likey!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-08-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! That thing looks sick! Long, low, and slo... well maybe not slow. Nice work, I'm glad to see all the hard work pay off. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! it is purrfect!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

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QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! that was a good "peel out" honey.... nice man... cool ya got a woman that llikes that stuff too.....

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young grasshoppa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 88	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Looks good! I like the color. You should add this to the slammed LWB thread so we can keep it alive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303807

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breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Very cool! I love the 408 small block that I built for my Camaro too. I am a believer! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

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Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Great looking truck, must be good to get it sorted like you want. Cool video too! __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

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07-09-2009, 01:19 AM	#11
hbz usa brent Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bell gardens, ca Posts: 5	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Your rig is lookin good!

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Irishpilot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kunsan AB, South Korea Posts: 187	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Thanks for all the positive comments! I will help keep the LWB slammed thread going. I'm currently doing some work to the gauges and putting in a tach...always something more to work on! __________________ 1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners.

07-09-2009, 04:29 PM	#13
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Thats not ''ratty'' Just stock rust!!!!. Park beside the high dollar rides and see what draws the most attention. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-09-2009, 04:44 PM	#14
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,857	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! nice lookin seat cover too how about some pics of your bag set up? __________________ 1967custom

07-10-2009, 09:33 AM	#15
Irishpilot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kunsan AB, South Korea Posts: 187	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Here are some pics of the bag-install. I'll get some pics of the compressor and airtank today. The truck didn't come with a front swaybar so I added it. It really improved the handeling...highly recommended! __________________ 1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners. Last edited by Irishpilot; 07-10-2009 at 09:34 AM. Reason: changing pics

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07-10-2009, 10:08 AM	#17
rizdif Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 10	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Howdy from just down the road a bit! I watched the video and was thinking that the mountains in the background looked like the Wasatch! Nice ride. __________________ '68 Chevy - K20 Longbed "Time is an excellent teacher, unfortunately it kills all its pupils."

07-10-2009, 10:14 AM	#18
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Looks real good........like the Hopsters. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

07-10-2009, 10:56 AM	#19
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,857	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! did you use rear shock relocators and hows that adjustable panhard bar working for you? I have the same one (not installed yet) but Im thinking I might need the deluxe bar instead. __________________ 1967custom

07-10-2009, 12:51 PM	#20
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Truck looks awesome! That is the stance I'm looking for in my truck. Didn't look like you had a notch in it from the pics, I was wondering if I would have to have one to get that low. Would you mind posting what all you used for the drop? Ole Blue is sitting way too high right now!

07-10-2009, 05:18 PM	#21
Irishpilot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kunsan AB, South Korea Posts: 187	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! Rizdif, I'll be at the Clinton car show tomorrow if you are interested. PM if you plan on going! My exhaust is longtube Hedman headers, into a custom X-pipe then 2.5" pipes to Magnaflow mufflers. It gives it the deep retro mellow sound of the swingin' seventies! It's great under WOT, though. For my front I have 2.5" drop spindles and the Air Ride bags. For the stance you see, I ride 80psi in the front. With that hardware, I can lay the front on the crossmember/headers. The rear does not have a notch. I used the shock relocator, with the adjustable super trac bar (I recommend), the KYB shocks and the Firestone towing airbags. I ride 25 psi and it gives me about 2-2.5" of travel. I also removed the rear bumpstops. Early Classics and GMC Paul were great help. I hope that answered some of your questions. I'll post some better pics tonight or tomorrow. My burnout broke one of my U-joints...if it ain't breakin' I'm not trying hard enough! __________________ 1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners.

07-10-2009, 10:42 PM	#22
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! that looks good.....a realistic sport truck stance......slammed vehicles with c-notches are just ridiculous...these are classic trucks, not some poor honda civic. the nice thing about the bags is you can pump them up when you need stock more ground clearance, hauling a load or trailer or want to fool the casual observer. you can also adjust the front to back to level it or pump up the back for the old school dragster theme! awesome setup!

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RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: The Hard Work Is Paying Off, Finally! looking good

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